I have been sewing since my 7th grade home economics class, and I’ve always tried to have my stitching be “perfect” with straight lines and even stitches. So as I made more quilted projects over the years, I would only add lines that I could make with my regular presser foot and selected stitch length. My pieces seemed to lack the personal touch I saw in quilts lovingly stitched with free motion. Recently I’ve been making items to sell in our church holiday bazaar and to give as gifts for friends and teachers. Most of the time they…
Over the past five years I have been involved with our church craft group and have sewn many fun and beautiful projects to sell at our church holiday bazaar. It has been a wonderful experience to get to know other crafty ladies from the church, and a great way to support non-profit groups in our community with profits from the bazaar. These little wall hangings that feature our church cross, the church façade, or even a favorite Bible verse are successful sellers. They can also be made as any kind of personalized gift for family, friends, and teachers…